Date Ideas in Minneapolis, MN

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Dinner and a movie are always great date night options. But after a while, date night can end up turning into a routine more than a fun outing. If you’re looking for date ideas, whether for a first date with a partner or a night away from the kids with your spouse, check out our options below.

We’ve found the best spots near you to give you the variety you have been craving for. Think outside the box and dare to try something different for your next date night! Turn a regular night into one to remember forever.

Surprise your date with a visit to Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. For the ultimate romantic experience with your lucky lady, we suggest the Sweetheart Package. The package includes a bottle of sparkling wine, the yummy appetizer sampler, shrimp or prime rib entrees, the chocolaty goodness that is the Tower Cake for two, and a lovely long-stemmed rose. Wine, chocolate, and roses - she won't believe you're just getting started.

Plan your next getaway for a romantic stay at the Covington Inn Bed & Breakfast. The towboat-turned-hotel is moored permanently on the Mississippi River, making it one of the few floating bed and breakfasts in the nation. From its perch on the river, enjoy the sights of the city - the St. Paul Skyline, the Capitol Building and much more.

Lemon shrimp, slow-roasted salmon, Tamarind chicken, Hong Kong pepper steak and New York Strip are just a few decadent items on the menu at Forepaugh's Restaurant. Take your honey out for a tasty, romantic dinner beneath chandeliers in the setting of a historic Victorian Mansion. While you're there, enjoy a glass of wine from Forepaugh's extensive wine list.

Feel like royalty when you're riding around in a horse-drawn carriage provided by the Hitching Company. The company offers four tours that go to various places around Minneapolis like Vic's Dining and Nicollet Island Inn - destinations that are perfect for a romantic date with a new love or an old flame.

Spend a romantic evening at the Nicollet Island Inn, where classic charm and elegance reign supreme. Enjoy drinks on the patio and dine on international fare at the inn's restaurant - it's been called the most romantic restaurant in the city. For a full weekend of romance, book the Ultimate Romance Package and guarantee a cozy room equipped with flowers, dinner for two at the hotel restaurant, in-room champagne and dessert, and breakfast in bed.

The Escape Game Minneapolis is located in Mall of America. You’ll find on us on the 3rd floor, East. Free parking can be found at the mall. Enjoy great shopping and restaurants before and after your game. MSP Airport offers Light Rail Transit from the airport to Mall of America.